US Bridges

Turley RD over Little Indian Creek

Good

Harrison County, Indiana · 00.50 N of SR 62 · Structure no. 3100024

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turley RD over Little Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Turley RD over Little Indian Creek in Harrison County, Indiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 310 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2038. The structure is 111 ft (33.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTurley RD
CrossesLittle Indian Creek
Location00.50 N of SR 62
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.19986, -86.06487
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2018)
Projected traffic510 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$600,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Turley RD over Little Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Turley RD over Little Indian Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Turley RD over Little Indian Creek carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Turley RD over Little Indian Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Turley RD over Little Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.